Prologue

Ship ahoy!

Wario, the captain of the ship, shouted while steering the ship. "Hard to starboard! Ship ahoy!" He turned the wheel to the right. It was a dark and stormy night. Dark clouds filled the nighttime sky, and rain down-poured from the sky. Thunder roared across the sky, which was slightly lit by lightning. It was a little hard to see due to it being so dark, though the ship, luckily wasn't too far away.

Wario kept his eyes on the ship, the shadowy figure that's about twelve feet away. "In order for us to get onto the ship, I need to get close behind. When I do; Daisy will fire with the arrow and rope and tie both ships together. Then she and Toad will board the ship while Waluigi and I stay behind in case we were attacked." He glanced at the crew who were on the deck. "Is that clear?"

"Aye-aye sir!" the four called back.

Wario was a sailor, who had sailed many seas all over the world. This was his own ship, and he had his own crew. He used to catch fish or any kind of seafood and bring them to the port for the kingdom of Nintendo. But now, with his crew, sail from ocean to ocean slaying humungous, monstrous sea creatures.

Waluigi was a farmer, his ranch not too far from the castle town of Mushroom City. It was called Waluigi Ranch. Waluigi grew ripe fruits and vegetables and sold them right at his ranch. He also herd cows, which produced the richest milk in all the land. There were times he had made deliveries to Mario's Castle.

Daisy worked as a maid at Mario's Castle. She is Prince Luigi's main maid, and secret lover. She used to work as an agent before coming to the castle. So she was skilled with weapons, like knives, bow and arrow, swords, etc. She would teach her friend; Lady Peach, a wealthy woman who was Prince Mario's fiancé, how to use weapons. She would even secretly teach Luigi how to use them as well.

Toad is the captain of the guards back at Mario Castle. All thanks to his determination, hard work and outstanding skills with a variety of weapons, he was considered the best and strongest of all the Toad guards and gracefully made his way to chief of the palace guards. He had started off as a wandering minstrel who aimlessly roamed the land, though Luigi had found him one day on a walk and decided to take the wandering Toad into the castle. And the older brother Mario, welcomed the Toad with opened arms. The Toad soon became a palace guardsman and in what almost seemed like in no time when he became head of the palace guard.

Wario was soon able to catch onto the ship. The other ship seemed like it suddenly came to a stop. Wario only pulled a stone throw away from the ship in the back, keeping the space between the ships. He released the wheel gazed at the ship in front of them.

He nodded, before hissing, "Now!"

Right afterwards, Daisy aimed the crossbow carefully, before firing, aiming at the back of the ship as planned. The arrow flew and perfectly hit its target. Daisy took the end of the rope and tied it around the pole of the ship, and made sure it was tied tightly.

"Perfect," Wario smirked. "Now, you guys get on the ship while Waluigi and I cover you."

Toad nodded. "Right!"

Daisy just simply nodded.

Toad's armor was black, his mushroom-like head covered with a black helmet. Daisy wore a black jean jacket with a black shirt underneath. She wore black skinny jeans and black boots. She even wore black gloves on her hands. If Daisy and Toad were to sneak onto the ship, their pitch black clothing must blend with the darkness.

Toad and Daisy began walking on the rope, arms out for balance. Toad had experience with tightropes, so this was nothing. As for Daisy, it's like she naturally had the ability to walk on ropes like this, even in heels. Soon they both reached the ship, and Toad pressed his back against the ship, and shifted over just enough for Daisy to get on.

They both began to sidle to the their left. They were soon on the side of the ship, and Toad only moved just enough, not yet planning to board the deck. He turned his head, just enough to check who was out on the deck. He couldn't see anyone so far. Just to be sure, he sidled a little more before checking again. Still, no one was around.

"The coast is clear. We should make our move."

Daisy nodded. "Let's hurry and find out what they're planning. Remember, Bowser is plotting something very evil. And we must do everything we can to stop it."

Toad nodded. "Right."

Toad continued, until he reached the rail of the ship. He then jumped down and landed on the deck, followed by Daisy. They walked around on the deck of the ship. Toad found some steps that lead to the captains quarters. That's probably where the crew was at.

"We need to hurry," Daisy suddenly spoke. "I think I found a way below deck over there through those doors. We must hurry and check to see what's down there before anyone comes out."

"I know we need to hurry. We have no choice." Toad walked over to one of the doorways underneath and walked down the ramp, leading below deck. He and Daisy looked around, still no sign of any one so far. They continued downward and into the room where light was spilling out of.

There, the pair saw a rolled up sheet of paper on display, protected by glass. Toad walked over to the rolled up paper and gazed at it. He then gazed at the glad protecting the rolled up paper, trying to think of ways to get through and take the paper. It had to be something of value if they were to have it the way it is now.

"That paper…It has to be something of value." Toad continued to look at the paper. "If only we could look at it, it might give us a clue to what the Koopa King might be planning."

"Say no more," Daisy had in her hand to what seems to be a laser. She walked up to the glass while Toad stepped back. "Watch this." Daisy then drew a circle with the laser beam, just big enough for whoever's hand to reach in and take out the rolled up paper.

"There you go," Daisy then put away the laser. "Just reach in and grab it, then we'll be on our way."

Toad nodded, before walking back over and Daisy stepping out of the way. Toad, with his short, little arms, reached through the hole for the paper. He soon caught it and slowly pulled it out. He looked at Daisy, and they both exchanged nods before leaving the room and walking back up the ramp to the deck.

"That was so easy…" Daisy grinned. "Let's hurry and get back on the ship."

Toad nodded. "Gotchya."

They began walking over to the rail, just when the door of the captain's room suddenly busted open, revealing a large, skeleton Koopa. The Koopa dashed over to the steps, before jumping over and landed on the deck, causing a big thump.

"Who dares board the ship of General Dry Bowser?"

"We dare to trespass, General Dry Bowser!" Toad spoke firmly.

"We know you guys are up to something, so we're here to stop you." Daisy spoke.

"And I see you have something that belongs to us…" Dry Bowser spoke. "You know, you're going to have to give it back eventually…" he then growled. "Or we'll take it back from you…"

"We did not mean for disturbance, unfortunately." Toad said, before drawing his sword. "But if it is a duel you would like, then I would gladly accept."

"Hmm…Very well…" He soon clapped his hands. "Captain Dry Bones! Come out here! We have been challenged to a duel."

Soon, a smaller Koopa came out and slid down the banister while drawing his sword. As soon as he landed gracefully, he pointed his sword at the Toad.

"Prepare yourself, wretched fool!" Dry Bones spat. "I highly doubt you are a match for me."

Toad only got into a stance. "We will see what happens, alright?" General Dry Bowser suddenly began marching over to the former spy.

"Daisy!" Toad exclaimed, gaze still on Dry Bones. "Take that back to the ship while I deal with Dry Bones. Keep it from the hands of General Dry Bowser." Daisy nodded, before running over to the rail.

"Oh no you don't!" Dry Bowser spewed scorching flames from his mouth. Daisy jumped high into the air with a flip and landed on the porch of the captain's lair. Dry Bowser soon jumped high into the air and flew on top of Daisy. In his shell, he turned upside down and began falling towards the castle maid. Daisy just quickly made a dash for the latter to the other side of the door and began climbing.

Toad and Dry Bones circled each other, gazes locked onto the other. They both soon stopped, waited for the other to attack. Soon, Dry Bones charged while Toad waited for him.

CLANG!

The two swords clashed together. Toad chanted one of his spells under his breath, a defensive spell to ward against the enemy's blows. The Toad was able to use battle spells pretty well. Dry Bones muttered a spell of his own, to increase the strength of his attacks.

Though with or without the aid, they weren't quite evenly matched. They bother were just as powerful, only Dry Bones would use more power blows. They both were just as quick, though Toad was more cunning. Toad's fighting stile was a little more straightforward, and Dry Bones had a more rich variety of different moves.

The swords continued to clash together while Dry Bones was driving Toad into a corner. As soon as he saw an opening, Dry Bones striked in Toad's guard. Steel bit into Toad's dark armor in the torso area. Luckily, it hadn't gone through and Toad remained harmless.

Toad, wanting to quickly get out of here, brought his sword back up and swung his sword upward, knocking the sword out of Dry Bone's grasp. The sword went up and landed at the other side of the ship, almost flying over the railing. It looked like it was wedged in the floor pretty good, Dry Bones only groaned. Then he looked back over to Toad, who was starting to climb the latter to go up to the sails.

Dry Bones, now angry and frustrated, drew a knife and began cutting the latter. Toad continued to climb, until he reached the lookout area and climbed over the rail and onto the sails. Now really annoyed, Dry Bones began climbing up the latter, going after the Toad.

As soon as Daisy climbed the latter above the captain's chamber, Dry Bowser jumped up and began proceeding the former agent.

"If you want this back, you're going to have to go through me!" Daisy then tightened the grip on the sheet of paper. Dry Bowser only grabbed Daisy by her neck and scooped her up.

"No one messes with General Dry Bowser, little girl!" Dry Bowser exclaimed. "Either you hand over the map right now, or I'm throwing you overboard!"

"Ngh…" Daisy tried to talk. "A…map? In that case…I'm NEVER giving you back…the paper…!"

Dry Bowser only growled in frustration. "Then you, my girl, are HISTORY!" With all of his might, Dry Bowser lifted the maid and threw her over the rail while she screamed. Dry Bowser laughed evilly.

"Now that she's taken care of…" Dry Bowser about to go back to his business, when he found out he no longer held the map. "W-What?" he went back and checked where he had thrown Daisy, then froze to see that she was hanging onto a rope which was hooked to the ship by an arrow. He soon roared in fury before drawing one of his own knives and threw it at the maid.

Daisy was able to catch this in time and lifted her left hand. The knife cut through the rope where Daisy's left hand used to be, disconnecting the ships. Daisy climbed up the rope and onto the deck of the ship with the rolled up paper in her mouth.

She then took it out of her mouth and Wario began to drive the ship away. "Come on Toad!" she called.

Toad, on the other ship on one of the sails, grabbed a rope which was dangling from above and cut through one of the sails with his sword. At this point, Dry Bones had caught up. Toad stepped back before swinging. He swung forward, then back ward, kocking Dry Bones off, then swung forward and let go.

Toad flew to the other ship and grabbed onto another rope, sliding down before letting go and landed gracefully on the deck. Dry Bones fell into the water, while Dry Bowser cursed the four while Wario drove the ship away.

"So, what did you guys find?" Wario asked while driving back to the port.